Big Bowl In The Sky
Cavetown Lyrics

This one's for my best friend
The song is dedicated to the singer's close companion.

We never spoke a word
The duo's friendship was a non-verbal one and they didn't need words to understand each other.

But the way he looked into my eyes
The pet understood the singer's emotions through their eyes.

I knew he understood
Despite their lack of language, the singer was certain the pet comprehended them.

Grabbing on so tight
The pet physically held on to their friend tightly, making the singer feel important and needed.

Like nothing matters more
The pet was a priority for the singer and their time spent together was valuable.

My handsome little scaly guy
The pet was visually appealing to the singer, despite their unusual appearance.

My pretty baby boy
The pet was seen as a beloved child to the singer, who cared for them deeply.

And I don't wanna have to miss you
The singer does not want to go through the painful experience of losing the pet.

I don't wanna have to say goodbye
The singer wants to avoid the heart-wrenching moment of parting ways with the pet.

I don't wanna have to leave you
The singer wishes they could stay with the pet forever, as they have grown attached.

To the big bowl in the sky
The pet is being put to rest, and the singer refers to heaven as 'the big bowl in the sky.'

So lucky that you were mine
The singer feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to take care of the pet and have them in their life.

Put your PJs on for one last time
The singer is reminiscing on a fond memory they shared with the pet, involving dressing them in pajamas.

And I'm really gonna miss you
The singer is expressing their sadness over the pet's passing and how they will deeply miss them.

Rest easy little guy
The singer is wishing the pet peace and tranquility in their final resting place.

Rushing home from school
The singer is highlighting how important the pet was to them, as they eagerly returned home to be with them.

Couldn't stand to be alone
The pet acted as a source of comfort and companionship when the singer was feeling lonely.

But this year I had someone there
The singer had the pet by their side, which had a significant impact on their year.

With you I had a home
The singer sees their home as being wherever the pet was, as they provided a sense of belonging and comfort.

If I'm friends with everyone
The singer is contemplating whether it is better to have many friends or none at all.

Or have nobody at all
The singer is considering the possibility of having no friends to rely on, which makes the pet all the more valuable in their life.

You helped me see that either way
The pet taught the singer that either having many friends or none at all, there is still a place of belonging for them.

There's a place where I belong
The singer recognizes that the pet was a vital source of belonging and comfort in their life.

Though it's crushing down on me
The singer is feeling overwhelmed by the sadness of losing their pet.

We both know it's what you need
Despite the singer's reluctance to say goodbye, they understand that it is ultimately for the pet's well-being.

But I'm really gonna miss you
The singer is emphasizing how much they will miss the pet, despite knowing it is the right thing to do.

So rest easy buddy
The singer is wishing peace and comfort for the pet as they lay them to rest.

Yeah I'm really gonna miss you
The singer is reiterating their strong emotional connection to the pet, and how difficult it will be to let them go.